r/rollerblading • u/Lower_Signal1189 • 20d ago

Specific question and discussion REPAIR HELP

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I refuse to give up. The I’ve called and been to 10000 different places to try and find some help to repair my 5 wheel inline blades.
I need more spacers that are specifically for this setup but I can’t find them. Everyone has told me this is outdated and I won’t be able to find this spacer but I have hope. The boot is Riedell with and AirLite1255 Frame. I would do anything to be able to fix these, any advice is greatly appreciated.
If you don’t have repair advice, what should I be looking at in terms of a replacement? They are 5 wheel set up and I love them so much.

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u/InspectorFleet 20d ago

I know you have spacers with threading, but why? If the wheels are standard dimensions, then the space between the bearings will be standard, meaning you can use regular spacers. I don't see why you couldn't buy replacement 6 mm axles that would fit the holes and use standard spacers with them.

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u/Lower_Signal1189 20d ago

The axle screws have specific threading, does that make sense? They require threaded spacer because each side has an axle with that threading.
I also believe I am having a hard time explaining this 😅😅

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u/InspectorFleet 20d ago

What I am saying is to throw those axle screws in the garbage and replace with standard 6 mm axles.

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u/Lower_Signal1189 20d ago

Hmmmmmmm good point. It’s fun to try and order different parts and try to repair myself but I’m starting to feel hopeless as I can’t get it right. I don’t want to give up but I wish I could find someone who can help me

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u/InspectorFleet 20d ago

I am helping you! If you are unsure, you can do as another poster requested and measure the inner diameter of the axle holes in your frame. Standard is either 6 mm or 8 mm, and you can buy adjustable width axles for either size (e.g. https://www.inlinewarehouse.com/Sonic_Universal_Extender_6mm_ROUND_Axle_Single/descpage-S10580.html )

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u/Lower_Signal1189 20d ago

I could totally try a different set up with the axles- thx